Posted on December 6, 2019
EAST LYME – State Representative Holly Cheeseman (R-37) will be volunteering to raise money for local residents in need by collecting for the Salvation Army at the Niantic Stop and Shop on December 19th. All proceeds collected during the one hour of bell ringing will be donated directly to the Salvation Army.
Rep. Cheeseman welcomes all constituents to stop by the store and help make this fundraising event a success! If you are unable to make it, but would still like to donate to Rep. Cheeseman’s Red Kettle, you can do so by texting “CTREP” to 71777. The Salvation Army’s website, www.salvationarmyusa.org, also lists other ways to do good this holiday season; for example, by donating cars, clothing, household goods, airline miles, bonds and stocks, or volunteering for the community.
The House Republican Caucus as a whole has raised nearly $200,000 for the Salvation Army over the past several years. The Salvation Army responds to natural disasters such as wildfires and tornadoes, provides meals and toys to families in need, and conducts research and analyses regarding human needs around the country. They also provide adult rehabilitation, veteran services, elderly services, missing person searches, housing assistance, youth recreation, sponsorship, and support in the fight to end human trafficking.